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Cruise · Yachts · Ferries · Cargo · Hospitality

Your career at sea starts here.

OceanHire connects skilled, ambitious candidates with crew and hospitality roles aboard the world's finest vessels. One application, opportunities worldwide.

40+Cruise & shipping partners
7 departmentsDeck to entertainment
WorldwideRoles across every ocean
One formApply in under 10 minutes
Departments

Where will you work on board?

From the bridge to the guest decks, we place candidates across every shipboard department. Tell us your specialism and we match you to the right vessel.

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Hospitality & Guest Services

Waiters, bartenders, receptionists, guest relations and concierge roles.

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Deck

Deckhands, bosuns, officers and navigation crew for every vessel class.

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Engine & Technical

Engineers, electricians, motormen and technical specialists.

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Galley

Chefs, cooks, pastry and galley support for fine dining at sea.

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Entertainment

Performers, hosts, DJs, technicians and activity staff.

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Wellness & Retail

Spa therapists, fitness instructors, salon and onboard retail teams.

About OceanHire

A recruitment partner that actually knows the sea.

We are not a job board. We are a dedicated maritime recruitment team that guides you from application to the gangway, matching your experience and certificates to the right role and helping you prepare for life on board.

  • Personal guidance from a real recruiter, not an algorithm
  • Roles on cruise ships, yachts, ferries, cargo and hospitality
  • Support with documents, certificates and joining instructions
  • Long-term relationships, your next contract and the one after

Built for candidates

Apply once and we keep your profile on file for future openings that match your experience, so you never start from scratch.

10 minTo apply
24-48hFirst response
1 profileMany opportunities
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By applying you agree to OceanHire storing your details for matching to suitable roles.
FAQ

Common questions

Do I need previous cruise ship experience?

Not always. Many hospitality and entry roles welcome strong candidates from hotels and restaurants. Experienced crew are matched to senior positions.

Which documents will I need?

A current CV is enough to apply. For placement you will typically need a valid passport, an STCW certificate and a seafarer medical. We guide you through it.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. Applying to OceanHire is free. We are paid by the vessels and operators we recruit for.

How long until I hear back?

Our team reviews new applications within 24 to 48 hours and contacts you about suitable openings.